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Mithras
Behind the Shadows Lie Madness
Review by Jeremy Seffens
Made in the great spirit of fantasy-like metal, Behind the Shadows Lie Madness transitions the listener into the world of Mithras (Rayner Coss and Leon Macey). Once there, all-out headbanging and moshing is permitted through this duo's heavy lyrics and heavier instrumental work.
This review is available in book format (hardcover and paperback) in Music Street Journal: 2007 Volume 6 at lulu.com/strangesound.
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The Journey and the Forsaken
This opens the album to ease you into what Mithras is all about. Starting with a new-age intro, an evil fantasy-like overtone overtakes the song before guitars come in, leading into the next track. |
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To Fall from the Heavens
A guitar/drum loop comes in to plow through the number with heavy-hitting guitar solos. |
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Under the Three Spheres
With another loop, this track focuses more on the lyrics. |
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Into Black Holes of Oblivion
This one puts more emphasis on the drums with hyped-up rudimentary licks. |
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When the Light Fades Away
A guitar/organ duo works through this short cut that is reminiscent of Iron Butterfly. |
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Behind the Shadows
Beginning with another loop, this one converts from guitar emphasis to drums. Gradually, fantasy-like guitar overtones bleed in, nearly catching you off guard when you notice them. |
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Awaken Man and Stone
Coming in like a machine gun, this cut provides what any headbanger needs. Utilizing the band's fantasy-like guitar work, they aren't shy to show off what they can do here. |
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The Twisted Tower
This one starts off with a different tone than the rest of the album. Reminiscing older Metallica, the slower beat progresses before the hard-hitting end. |
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To Where the Sun Never Leaves
Entering with another fantasy-like intro, this piece features a great tempo to sit back and foot-tap to some massive drum hits. By the end, the foot-tapping turns into full blown headbanging. |
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The Beacon Beckons
This track starts off rather mellow, sounding like something from a carnival. As the guitar gradually fades in, you get the feeling of Mithras again until it fades back out. |
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Thrown Upon the Waves
Turning the album back into the ear-bursting ravaging of the senses, this cut leaves the listener in awe of the fearless force shown. An short interlude cuts in halfway through, but the song comes back full-force. |
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Into the Unknown
As the disc concludes, this composition sounds as though made to help one lunge back into reality with the twisting of sound. |
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